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Un día Bravo
ES ES-OVNI CTX-S007-SS001-0011 · Item · 1995
Part of Non-Identified Video Observatory (OVNI)

Bravo is the surname of the old lady portrayed in this video, the mother-grandmother of the author. Bravo also means brave, as though in reference to the encounter with the nude figure of the mother, revealed in desecrated images. 6th Independent Vídeo & Interactive Phenomena Show

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UN DIA CON Dña. ANASTACIA
ES ES-OVNI RSC-2165 · Item · 2005
Part of Non-Identified Video Observatory (OVNI)

Ghundó is located in the municipality of Ixmiquilpan, Mexico. It has a population of 208 native inhabitants, belonging to the ethnic group ñahñu, most of them are bilingual: ñahñu and Spanish. The main economic activity is the agriculture of temporary corn, which does not always guarantee the crop due to the lack of rain and frost. There are small cultivations of apple and peach, the harvest of edible and medicinal herbs that women sell at the Monday's market in Ixmiquilpan. Another activity carried out by women is the loom of waist: knapsacks, bags, girdles, that are sold in the same community or at the market. The video refers to the last activity. The loom of waist has several parallel woods. The top of the woods set the tips of the warp, while the other end separates the even threads of the unequal. The upper part contains a cord which is knotted to a stable point, for example, a tree. The lower part possesses a belt that women tight to the waist.

ES ES-OVNI CTX-S013-SS007-0048 · Item · 2006
Part of Non-Identified Video Observatory (OVNI)

Against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding bullfights in Barcelona, this satirical documentary looks at Catalan nationalism's tendency to demonise this Spanish tradition. The footage was filmed on the first day of the “last” bullfighting season in the city. Six months later, the City Council presented a parliamentary proposal to ban the public use of animals for entertainment purposes.

Un Día por Irán
ES ES-OVNI CTX-S009-SS004-0016 · Item · 2002
Part of Non-Identified Video Observatory (OVNI)

A walk around Iran in its daily life, without filters. The video camera acts as the eyes of the traveler who tries to win over some moments. A tour of 20 minutes around the cities of one of the biggest country in the world.

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Un Lugar en el Mundo
ES ES-OVNI CTX-S013-SS006-0004 · Item · 2009
Part of Non-Identified Video Observatory (OVNI)

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs promotional video: “Did you know that there is one place on earth that has it all' It is called Israel, but I call it home. Did you know that Israel has invented a capsule that can travel through the whole body and film the functioning of all of its parts? Curing the world. Did you know that Israel sends hundreds of missions to developing countries? Did you know that Israel is a world leader in agricultural development and fruit cloning? I hope to see you all next year in Israel!”.